Garfield Public School District
School District · Garfield, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,656
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,656
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Garfield Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garfield Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
Garfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Irving School #4
Garfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#226 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,656
+$2,047 vs New Jersey median
District size
4,871 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Garfield Public School District ranks #226 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Garfield Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Abraham Lincoln School #6 (8.2/10), Washington Irving School #4 (7.8/10), and Christopher Columbus School #8 (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Garfield Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Garfield Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham Lincoln School #6 | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington Irving School #4 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Christopher Columbus School #8 | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Thomas Jefferson School #9 | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | James Madison School #10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Garfield Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Roosevelt School #7 | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Garfield High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garfield Public School District
Garfield Public School District is a Garfield, New Jersey school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,871 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $27,656 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Garfield Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Abraham Lincoln School #6, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Garfield Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Garfield Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garfield Public School District with test data.
Schools in Garfield Public School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Garfield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,871
- Teachers (FTE)
- 425
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garfield Public School District?
The average composite rating for Garfield Public School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District spends $27,656 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garfield Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garfield Public School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garfield Public School District?
Abraham Lincoln School #6 is the highest-rated school in Garfield Public School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Garfield Public School District?
Across schools in Garfield Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garfield Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Garfield Public School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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